Swapna Dutt
Indian film producer (born 1981)
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Swapna Dutt Chalasani (born 30 August 1981) is an Indian film producer known for her work in Telugu cinema. She is the daughter of C. Ashwini Dutt, a well-known Indian film producer and the founder of Vyjayanthi Movies.[1]
30 August 1981
Swapna Dutt | |
|---|---|
| Born | Swapna Dutt Chalasani 30 August 1981 Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Alma mater | The University of Findlay |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Organization(s) | Vyjayanthi Movies Swapna Cinema |
| Spouse | Prasad Varma |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent | C. Aswani Dutt (Father) |
| Relatives | Priyanka Dutt (Sister) Nag Ashwin (Brother-in-law) Sravanthi Dutt (Sister) |
| Awards | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu - Mahanati (2018) |
She began her career in filmmaking at the age of 18 as an associate producer of the movie Azad (2000). Soon after her first project, she co-produced movies with her father under his banner Vyjayanthi Movies with her sister Priyanka Dutt. Both Priyanka and Swapna revived Swapna Cinema in 2014. Swapna later produced Mahanati, for which she received a National Award, and later, Sita Ramam.
Early life and family
Born in Vijayawada to a family involved in Telugu cinema, Swapna is the eldest daughter of C. Aswani Dutt and Vinaya Kumari. She has two younger sisters: Priyanka Dutt, who co-produces movies with Swapna and Sravanthi Dutt, who is a businesswoman in the hospitality sector.[2] On 19 December 2010, Swapna married Prasad Varma. They have a daughter, Navya Vyjayanthi.[3]
Career
Television
She studied business management at The University of Findlay.[4]
Films
In 2014, Swapna launched Swapna Cinema.[5] Under the banner, Swapna and her sister Priyanka co-produced Yevade Subramanyam, directed by Priyanka's husband Nag Ashwin.[6] Much of the filming took place at the Everest Base Camps, becoming the first Indian film to be shot at the location.[7]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Azad | Associate Producer | Vyjayanthi Movies |
| 2005 | Jai Chiranjeeva | Line Producer | |
| 2005 | Subhash Chandra Bose | Producer | |
| 2015 | Yevade Subramanyam | Swapna Cinema | |
| 2018 | Mahanati | ||
| 2022 | Sita Ramam | ||
| 2024 | Kalki 2898 AD | Co-producer | Vyjayanthi Movies |
| 2026 | Champion[8] | Co-producer |
Television
| Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sa Ri Ga Ma Pa | Producer | Zee Telugu |
| Sa Ri Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs[9] | ||
| Saptaswaralu | ETV Telugu | |
| Jagadam | Local TV Zee Telugu | |
| Jayapradam | Local TV Maa TV ETV Telugu | |
| Raju Rani Jagapathi | ETV Telugu | |
| Super | ||
| Gata Jhanma Rahasyam | Maa TV | |
| Narthana sala | ETV Telugu | |
| Narthana sala 2 | ||
| Nee Kongu Bangaaram Kanu | Maa TV | |
| Nee Kongu Bangaaram Kanu 2 | ||
| Jhummandi Naadam | ETV Telugu | |
| Jhummandi Naadam 2 |
Web Series
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Streaming Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gangstars | Producer | Telugu | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2023 | Kumari Srimathi |